Hme, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V339000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V339000 by Hme, Inc.. Includes 29 affected units, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hme is recalling model year 2009 1871 fire trucks built on cummins' diesel engine. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Corrective Action

Hme is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see 09e-046. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V339000

Manufacturer: Hme, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-08-28T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic control module/possible engine fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 29

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hme is recalling model year 2009 1871 fire trucks built on cummins' diesel engine. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Consequence Summary: This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

Corrective Action: Hme is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see 09e-046. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V339000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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